[R-390] FS: Huge R-390/R-390A Stash in Shelby NC

[Todd, KA1KAQ]

On Tue, Feb 26, 2019 at 1:20 PM Mister Mike <w1rc at near-fest.com> wrote:

>
> I am somewhat suspicious of the “new old stock” pile though.......that
> would be a holy grail today if it were so.
>

Right, Mike. As we discussed, there were numerous indicators visible on the
'NOS' receivers that would indicate previous use, so 'Clean/Complete,
Repairable' is probably more accurate. However, knowing that the actual
seller is a decent guy as honest as the day is long assures me there was no
intent to mislead. We recall the few actual New, Old Stock sets that have
surfaced in past decades were still in their crates complete with spares
kits, manuals, and so on. It's been well over 10 years since I saw one. Ol'
Locklear is probably sitting on a dozen or so down there. :D

The good news in that pile is that, along with the few clean/complete sets,
there appeared to be enough other bits including meters to build a bunch
more decent, complete examples and probably a few more sans meters, covers.
It would have to be a labor of love though because, as Roger pointed out,
*many* hours involved in doing just one. I think Roger's hourly rates are
extremely generous, too - I wouldn't sell my time that cheaply anymore.

OTOH, when you look at what's available for new radios these days, a good
R-390A is a bargain in comparison. Even at $2K, though we all know they are
seldom that spendy.

de Todd/'Boomer'  KA1KAQ/4